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Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!
Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen Helping Launch Fleet Of Zero-Emission School Buses
On Friday, December 8, 2023, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join environmental leaders during a ribbon cutting event to launch a fleet of zero-emission school buses for Williamsfield School District. Press will be permitted to cover the ribbon cutting event and Sorensen will be made available for questions. WHO:. Congressman...
Muscatine Farmers’ Market Hosting A Handcrafted Christmas Saturday
Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.
Ballet Quad Cities’ ‘Nutcracker’ Dances Into Davenport’s Adler Theatre This Weekend
The Nutcracker will dance into the Adler Theatre in Davenport this weekend, December 9th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and December 10th at 2:00pm. Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker has been a hallmark of the holiday season in the Quad Cities for generations. The magic never ends! We pull out all the stops for this dazzling full-stage production: a cast of 60, live music, falling snow, colorful sets, and our sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy. Come see why audiences agree that BQC’s Nutcracker deserves a standing ovation! Music by Orchestra Iowa.
Rock Island High School Seniors Named Illinois State Scholars
Rock Island High School Seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars! The State Scholars are honored annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for exceptional academic achievement. The students represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 737 high schools across the state of Illinois. Honorees are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth-semester class rank.
Davenport West High Diamond Dancers Score Big At Iowa State Dance Championships
The Davenport West High School Diamond Dancers achieved great success at the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) State Dance Team Championships last Friday. The team received a Distinguished Academic Award (3.5-4.0 Team GPA), 7th place in Class IV Lyrical, 6th place in Class XIV Pom, and 4th place in Class III Kick.
‘Book Of Mormon’ Coming To Davenport’s Adler Theatre
The Book of Mormon is coming to Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport!. Event Date: Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. EXCLUSIVE PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ADLER THEATRE. EMAIL CLUB MEMBERS:. Use promotional code: ELDER. Presale Starts: Monday, December 4 at 10 AM. Presale Ends: Thursday, December 7...
House Passes Illinois Congressman Sorensen’s Bill to Strengthen NASA and Department of Energy
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee applauded the passage of his DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act by the House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill that he introduced alongside Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) would improve collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance our nation’s leadership in science and exploration.
Western Illinois Students Receive Go West Security Awards
Three Western Illinois University students were honored on December 4 by GoWest/McDonough County Transit for their work as GoWest security officers. • Officer Alexander Betinis, a freshman Biology Science major, of Maywood, IL, received the Guard of Semester award and was promoted to corporal. • Officer Ian Thomas, a freshman...
Western Illinois Agronomy Club Shines at Section 11 Agronomy Contest
The Agronomy Club at Western Illinois University recently hosted the Section 11 Agronomy Contest, creating an enriching and competitive environment for students. The event brought together dedicated members of the Agronomy Club under the guidance of faculty advisor Joel Gruver. The Agronomy Club, composed of passionate students with an interest...
Check Out The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week… Salem!
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. She was born in 2018, is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Salem has FIV which means she will need to be the only cat in the home or go home with other FIV+ kitties! This pretty girl needs a cat savvy adopter that will help her relax and become more social. Are you the purrfect match for Salem? Come meet her and find out! We can’t wait for Salem to find her furever!
Skeleton Key’s Late Night & Local Slated for December 15
Hit up The Skeleton Key on Friday, December 15th from 5 to 8 pm for late shopping with special guest High Strung by 3M as we celebrate the season and a very special milestone for High Strung!. Tristan Layne Tapscott has been dubbed the “Quad Cities’ P.T. Barnum” and although...
Help Iowa And Illinois People In Need This Holiday Season With Coats, Hats And Gloves
I am teaming up with Centennial Home Improvement, LLC this year for a very special cause. As you all know the cold has hit us here in the Quad Cities and we want to help keep you and your family warm. The team at Centennial Home Improvement would like to offer brand new coats, gloves, and hats to those in need this season.
“The Stacks” Immersive Theatre Experience Debuts February 22
The Stacks, a new immersive theatre piece created by QC actor/director Ben Gougeon, will hold its world premiere February 22-March 2 and will be hosted by Sound Conservatory in downtown Moline. The show will take place in the old library stacks of the newly relocated music academy at the former Carnegie Library.
Enjoy the Winter Market December 9
Hit up Muscatine’s Finders Keepers: Winter Market December 9th for an incredible lineup of vendors that will have you amazed and entertained all day long. They have got a little bit of everything to help complete your holiday shopping!. They will also be offering raffle baskets and door prizes,...
Viva La Divas Return to Speakeasy With Holiday Show Tonight!
Experience the PREMIERE Drag Show in the Quad Cities!. The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island) is thrilled to welcome back the area’s premiere drag show, Viva La Divas, this Friday with a special holiday show tonight!. Now in its seventh year, Viva La Divas is the longest running...
Rock Island’s RIBCO Closing In Mid-December, Owner Terry Tilka Retiring After 50 Years
It’s the end of an era, and the close of one of the most impactful and incredible chapters in Quad-Cities entertainment history. After over five decades of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. Tilka announced his retirement,...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Announces Funding to Support Police in Western Illinois
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local police departments and improve policing in Western Illinois. “At a time when so many of our local police departments have strained budgets, I welcome...
Robots Are On Parade Friday at Davenport’s Genesis Medical Center
Genesis Health System is hosting a program on Intuitive robotic technology at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, 1227 East Rusholme Street, main floor lobby on Friday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. In addition to demonstrations of our Intuitive ION and da Vinci Xi. robots, surgeon Robert Harson, MD and patient Lois...
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